Arsonists set fire to homes in Dargyizar Village

Security forces rushed into extinguish several residential fires in Dargyizar Village, Maungtaw Township yesterday, according to the Information Committee of the State Counsellor’s Office.
While conducting area clearance operations on Tuesday, the troops comprised of the government forces and border guard police found smoke billowing from multiple fires and proceeded to the village.
The fires, which started at about 11:30 am, were under control by12:30 pm. The fires destroyed seven houses.
It was found that arsonists set fire to the houses in tandem with the patrolling by the troops, according to the Information Committee.